Happy New Year! Let's ring in the new year with some new style tips. We've posted some of our blowdry hacks last year and in this post, we're going to expand on our first hack – choosing the right tools. There are many different types of brushes, so let's break it down for you! Round Brushes 1. Large Round Brush Large round brushes are great for longer hair. They control more hair at once. These will give you a smoother, straighter finish. 2. Medium Round Brush Medium brushes are perfect for shorter to medium length hair and are also the most common size brush. They are easier to manage than the large brush and will help you easily smooth the root out, give you more body and curve at the ends. 3. Small Round Small round brushes are perfect for short and pixi length hair. Small round brushes also give the most volume at the root. Bristle Type 1. Boar Bristle Smoothest. Great for smoothing curls and unruly baby hairs around the face. 2. Nylon Great for smoothing and curling hair 3. Plastic with rounded tips Tend to snag the hair with less control Ceramic vs Metal Coated When choosing a brush, make sure you choose a ceramic brush as metal can burn the hair. Additional Tips We like to use multiple brushes for the different areas of the head. We recommend using small to medium sized round brushes at the base of your head and then switching to either medium or large round brushes (depending on your hair length) for the ends. Nylon with ceramic base brushes are our favorite. They smooth the hair, control volume and shape. They glide through the hair with no issues. The concave design also gives more grip onto the hair. Are there any other style tips you would like this year? Let us know!

How do I get a salon-style blow-dry at home? This is a question we frequently get asked by clients! We've got you covered with 5 super easy blow-dry hacks to help you achieve all of your hair goals at home in between your appointments! Blowdry Hack 1: Choose the Right Tools A good blowout starts with a good round brush. As hairdressers, we are always on the lookout for the next best brush. Right now we are obsessing with the Olivia Garden Speed XL Collection. This brush holds more hair on the brush, holds firm but not uncomfortable, and adds a beautiful smooth shine to the hair. Blowdry Hack 2: Use the Right Products The next step to your perfect blowout is selecting the right products for you. We cannot live without a good smoothing cream, and Daily Keratin is our most recent love. It adds just enough weight to the hair to keep it tamed all day long, is perfect for everyone, and pairs well with any styling products. You can always as your stylist for product recommendations and for our Kevin.Murphy lovers, you can use their Matchmaker Quiz! Blowdry Hack 3: Rough It A common mistake when blowdrying your hair is going in too early with a brush when it is still wet. Rough dry your hair for a few minutes until it is about 80% dry, and then go in with your ceramic round brush. This will ensure an even blowout and you won't leave your house with wet clumps of hair. Blowdry Hack 4: Section, Section, Section! If you're pressed for time, you might be tempted to take large sections of hair to dry it the quickest. Take the time to section your hair into manageable parts to ensure a smooth blow-dry every time. Blowdry Hack 5: Set It Once you have sectioned and blow-dried to perfection, set your look with a flexible setting spray to ensure it lasts all day long without that crunchy feel. One of our favorite setting sprays is Kevin.Murphy Bedroom Hair. Those are our 5 blow-dry hacks! Let us know what other styling hacks you would like to see!

How often should I..? Your most common hair related questions answered by your L'Elegance stylists. How often should I color my hair? The frequency of your color appointments depends on your color service and hair type: 1. Retouch (root coverage for grey/regrowth) 2-8 weeks, depending on growth and grey percentage. 2. Toner: 3-6 weeks, depending on how often you wash your hair 3. Glossings: 4-8 weeks 4, Full Highlight: 8-12 weeks, we recommend a partial foil every other visit 5. Balayage: 8-12 weeks How often should I deep condition*? You can deep condition your hair once a week to one time a month, depending on the dryness and damage to your hair. How often should I cut my hair*? 1. Short cut: every 4 weeks 2. Medium length: every 6-8 weeks 3. Long: every 8 weeks How often should I use my purple shampoo*? 1. Warm/natural blonde tones: every 3-4 washes 2. Silver + grey tones: every or every other wash (as needed!) 3. Cool blonde tones: every other or every 3rd wash *Any of these services and treatments can be done as needed. You know your hair!

You might have noticed CBD popping up on the labels of many products, including skin care. L'Elegance Salon carries RPM Hair & Skin Care. Skin care products infused with cannabidiol (CBD) can treat everything clear acne to smoothing fine lines, wrinkles, and alleviating dry skin. HOW CBD AFFECTS YOUR SKIN 1. Prevents breakouts 2. Reduces inflammation and redness 3. Contains high amounts of antioxidants to soothe dry skin conditions e.g,. eczema My skin is softer, smoother, break outs are minimal. I’ve never used an eye cream until now and now I’ll never stop. My every day routine is even easier, because of the masks I don’t want to wear makeup and now I don’t have bags or dark circles to cover up with concealer. It’s never too early to get on an anti aging skin care line! Preserve and protect your skin! KEY INGREDIENTS Hyaluronic Acid: plumps skin and helps retain natural moisture Resveratrol: rich in antioxidants, it helps to protect the skin and reduce redness Vitamins C & E: anti-aging properties that also help to protect the skin Rose Flower: addresses acne, controls excess oils, and reduces fine lines Coconut Milk: high levels of Vitamin C which helps maintain elasticity of skin and prevents wrinkles

It's goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021! There is no better time for a bold mane makeover. Read on to get a look at some of the biggest hair trends for the new year from cut, color, and style. 2021 HAIRCUT TRENDS #1: SUPER SHAGGY The shag is here to stay! With easy styling, this rockstar-chic 'do is packed with lots of layers. #2: BE BLUNT Sleek, professional, and endless styling. We love a blunt cut. #3: FRINGE Frame your face and and a little flair with fringe. #4: CURTAIN BANGS Curtain bangs give added body and contours your face. 2021 COLOR TRENDS #1: GOLDEN HUES Golden hues add additional warmth to your complexion and will bring out your eyes. #2: POPS OF COLOR Still working from home in 2021? Add a pop of color to spice up your look! #3: PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR Pantone announced the colors of the year as Ultimate Gray and Illuminating. We suspect we'll be seeing this combo *pop* up in hair throughout 2021! 2021 STYLE TRENDS #1: BLOWOUTS #2: BIG CURLS #3: SLEEK + STRAIGHT #4: HAIR ACCESSORIES

Hello and Happy July! After taking a little break from the blog to focus on (re)entry, we are back and wanted to share our Summer 2020 favorites. Here's to warm weather and good hair! 1. Kevin.Murphy EVER.SMOOTH This is Cheryl's favorite product for this summer. This heat-activated style extender will help you get the most out of your style all summer long! 2. SACHAJUAN Ocean Mist For that just left the beach style, this product is Tricia's favorite for this summer. 3. Cove Hydrate Shampoo & Conditioner Keep your hair hydrated all summer long with Michelle's favorite shampoo & conditioner. 4. SACHAJUAN Dry Shampoo Mousse Blowdry and style your hair without having to wash it! This is Noelle's favorite. 5. Kevin.Murphy SMOOTH.AGAIN Gabby loves this product to smooth and tame frizz during the summer months. What is your favorite summertime product? Let us know! ALSO - Thank you for making our salon (re)entry a success! We are happy to be back behind the chair doing what we love. Cheers to a great summer!

Here’s a little update: Due to recent changes, we are planning on opening between May 20 and June 1. If you have an appointment scheduled in May, we will be calling you to reschedule. As always, thank you for your continued support during these times!

Here are some of our quarantine hacks brought to you by some of our favorite RPM CBD products 1. RPM Hand Sanitizer: 70% alcohol based hand sanitizes with high quality and moisturizing ingredients including pharmaceutical grade CBD and aloe vera. Still in stock! 2. RPM Body Lotion: this is a great product for dry skin from sanitizing and washing. 3. RPM Soft Gels: take 1x daily to help boost your mood and ease anxiety during these stressful and uncertain times. 4. RPM Muscle + Joint Relief: ease back and neck pain from sitting all day by rolling this product on for muscle relief. It can also be used after working out. 5. RPM CBD Dog Treats: we can’t forget our furry friends! These dog treats will help ease anxiety from quarantine and new routines.

What is CBD? CBD is short for Cannabidiol, a phytocannabinoid harvested from the hemp flower and leaves (not seed). How does CBD work? CBD interacts with our body's Endocannabinoid System (ECS) which regulates physiological processes including: • Inflammation/Pain • Stress/Anxiety • Immune Function • Motor Control • Sleep Benefits of CBD: 1. Enhance hair growth > CBD helps stimulate and enhance the growth of our hair through the scalp's absorption of the main fatty acids: Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9. 2. Improve scalp health > Natural anti-inflammatory properties make it ideal for soothing different scalp conditions. 3. Strengthen and protect hair > CBD contains all 21 amino acids found naturally in your hair. Fatty acids provide moisture and seal the cuticle. 4. Soothe and improve certain skin conditions > CBD has a high potential for soothing skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema by encouraging abnormal cell death. 5. Soothe tension in muscles and joints > Boosts Endocannabinoid System response to neurotransmitters to reduce pain. 6. Decrease stress and improve sleep > CBD has a particularly strong bond with the 5-HT1A (stongest role in anxiety disorders) receptor in our body that helps to stimulate serotonin. Source: The Power of CBD, Evolve Salon Systems

Social-Distancing can feel isolating, which is why we put together 14 Days of Self Care during this trying time. We challenge you to try some of these tips at home while we all help to flatten the curve! Day 1: At home scalp treatment Step 1. Exfoliate your scalp using a boar bristle brush Step 2. Wash your hair with RPM CBD Shampoo Step 3. Massage your scalp with RPM CBD Treatment Conditioner Step 4: Let the conditioner sit for 15 minutes Step 5: Rinse and blow dry Day 2: Bubble bath & Skin Care Our favorite bubble bath and shower gel Day 3: Meditation We challenge you to pause and mediate for 10 minutes Day 4: Massage & Moisturize Massages are known for improving blood circulation which can help relax aching muscles. RPM Body Lotion, Muscle and Joint Relief, Liquid Foot Powder Day 5: Get yourself glamourous Day 6: Exercise! We have been following along with Fit30 Training's instagram challenges Day 7: Read a good book Day 8: Get outside and soak up the vitamin d Day 9: Deep conditioning treatment Step 1. Wash hair (you'll love Sachajuan Moisturizing Shampoo!) Step 2. Apply Hair Repair Step 3. Wrap in hot towel and let sit for 10 minutes Step 4. Rinse and blow dry Day 10: Listen to a good playlist Some of our favorite Spotify Playlists are All the Feels and 70s Smash Hits Day 11: Do a random act of kindness Day 12: Break out your cookbooks and bake something Day 13: Get creative! Draw, paint, sing, dance, anything to get the creativity flowing! Day 14: Give yourself a fresh style Try something new! Here's Noelle's tutorial on curling Take the time and do something for yourself!

Amid ongoing concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the health and safety of our guests and stylists is our highest priority. We are following the guidance of local, national and global health authorities including the CDC and ensuring our own actions address the current challenges. We continue to take measures to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of our salon. We plan to serve our guests with minimal disruptions and will continue to stay open. Here are five ways to continue to support L'Elegance Salon while practicing social distancing: 1. Shop our online collection - that's right! You can now order your products online and have them delivered right to your door. We are currently offering free shipping on all orders over $50! 2. Purchase an eGiftCard - email us for more information on how to purchase! 3. Book future appointments using our online booking software 4. Follow our stylists on instagram - show our girls some love! 5. Let us know how we're doing and leave us a review! The health of our clients and our staff is a shared responsibility. Thank you in advance for your help and support!

We've got several new products that are now available at the salon from Kevin.Murphy, Eleven, Sachajuan, and RPM! 1. Kevin.Murphy | EVER.SMOOTHE This heat activated style extender will add smoothness that lasts through three (yes, three!) shampoos. 2. Eleven | Hydrate + Glow This new body oil will keep you mosturized and glowing though these winter months. Who doesn't love that? 3. Eleven | Dry Finish Texture Spray The name says it all! This light hold spray will add lots of volume and texture to your style. 3. Sachajuan | Anti Pollution Shampoo This color safe shampoo will protect your hair and scalp by creating a barrier against pollution build up on the scalp and hair. It will also smooth surface of your hair to prevent pollutants and odors from sticking. 4. RPM | CBD RPM has launched a new line of ingestible for you and your furry friends. The line includes dog treats, pain relief soft gels, fruit gummies, and a goodnight soft gel.